Working On or Near Electricity Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Working On or Near Electricity Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Working On or Near Electricity Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below
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Are you in need of a safe and adjustable solution to handle work near electricity? Our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template is designed to help you easily navigate the complexities of safety protocols while working with or around electrical systems. Perfect for large contracts, tenders, and tier 1 contractual work, this SWMS is crafted to meet industry standards and ensure peace of mind.

Pre-filled and Comprehensive

This template comes pre-filled with essential industry-standard information, providing a solid base that comprehensively covers safety measures for working near electricity, making it easier to maintain compliance with regulations.

Fully Editable and Customisable in Microsoft Word Format

The template is fully editable in Microsoft Word, allowing you to customise it to fit your project’s specific needs without any hassle. Adjust wording, add details, or remove irrelevant sections with ease.

Includes the Scope of the Project and the Project Details

It contains predefined sections for outlining the scope of work and project specifics, ensuring everything is clear from the get-go and everyone on site understands their roles and responsibilities.

Includes Checklist of Any High-Risk Machinery On Site

A handy checklist is included for cataloguing any high-risk machinery, helping to highlight potential hazards and foster proactive risk management practices directly on site.

Includes Space for Recording Any Staff Training

Maintain an organised record of pertinent staff training with designated areas to note down who has been trained, what they’ve learned, and when training occurred.

Includes Before and After Risk Ratings

Easily assess how effective your control measures are by documenting before and after risk ratings within the template. This insight helps in fine-tuning safety plans over time.

Includes Resources for Use of Legislative References

Feel confident with access to legislative references sprinkled throughout the document. These resources aim to keep your team informed about legal requirements pertinent to electrical work.

Includes All PPE Required

An exhaustive list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) tailored for electrical work ensures workers are equipped properly, heightening protection against electrical risks.

Includes Risk Assessment and Risk Assessment Matrix

Easily conduct a thorough risk assessment with a built-in matrix that guides you through identifying, analysing, and controlling potential hazards associated with electrical tasks.

Includes a Checklist to Ensure All Requirements Have Been Covered When Implementing the SWMS

A comprehensive checklist is provided to confirm that all necessary actions have been completed when implementing the SWMS, aiding in maintaining safety readiness.

Includes Sign Off Page for All Workers and Responsible Persons

Guarantee accountability with a sign-off page where all involved parties can acknowledge their understanding of the SWMS and commitment to upholding safety practices.

Easy to Use, Easy to Customise

This accessible template ensures simplicity, providing straightforward language and easy-to-follow steps suitable for everyone from seasoned professionals to new hires.

Quick Delivery by Email

No waiting around; receive your template quickly via email, ready for immediate use. Just download, edit, and distribute as needed!

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The Working On or Near Electricity Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Inadequate hazard assessment
    • Lack of training
  • 2. Securing Work Permits
    • Incomplete permits
    • Misunderstood permit conditions
  • 3. Live Work Criteria Compliance
    • Electrocution
    • Arc flash
  • 4. Establishing Safe Distances
    • Unexpected live contact
    • Inadequate barriers
  • 5. Maintaining Exclusion Zones
    • Unauthorised entry
    • Insufficient signage
  • 6. Isolating Electrical Supply
    • Faulty isolation procedures
    • Incorrect equipment use
  • 7. Working on One Potential at a Time
    • Simultaneous contact with different potentials
    • Lack of focus
  • 8. Covering Secondary Points of Contact
    • Electrical shock from uncovered points
    • Accidental bridging
  • 9. Testing Before Touching
    • Incorrect testing protocols
    • Damaged testing equipment
  • 10. Using Insulated Tools and Equipment
    • Equipment failure
    • Failure to inspect tools before use
  • 11. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment
    • Insufficient PPE for the task
    • PPE in poor condition
  • 12. Emergency Response Preparedness
    • Lack of emergency plans
    • Delayed response times
  • 13. Performing Final Tests
    • Missed fault detections
    • Incorrect test results
  • 14. Verifying Network Safety
    • Undefined safety criteria
    • Poor communication
  • 15. Communicating Procedures and Risks
    • Miscommunication
    • Language barriers
  • 16. Documenting Work Procedures
    • Inaccurate records
    • Unavailable documentation
  • 17. Monitoring Work Environment
    • Changing conditions
    • Overhead obstacles
  • 18. Handling and Storing Electrical Tools
    • Improper storage methods
    • Tool damage
  • 19. Supervising Work Activities
    • Inadequate supervision
    • Supervisor distraction
  • 20. De-energising after Work Completion
    • Failure to de-energise fully
    • Lockout/Tagout failures

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Working On or Near Electricity Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

Ordering only takes a few minutes. Upon ordering completion, a link will be sent to your email address to download your documents, then add your company logo to the top of the header and you’re finished.

Frequent Questions

Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s

What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?

Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.

How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?

It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.

What are before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.

Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.

Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?

Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.

Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?

Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.

Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?

Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.

What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?

If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.

Your Safe Work Method Statement must:
  • List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
  • Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
  • Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
  • Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
  • Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
  • Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
  • Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
  • Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
  • Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.
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